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30 nearest schools to BN26 5TE
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfriston School 85 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Chyngton School 332 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 2.3 mi |
| Cradle Hill Community Primary School 661 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.6 mi |
| Bowden House School 39 pupils | Community special school Boys | 5–18 | Report | 2.6 mi |
| Cuckmere House School 92 pupils | Academy special converter | 6–16 | Report | 2.6 mi |
| Seaford Head School 1,461 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 3.0 mi |
| Seaford Primary School 393 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 3.1 mi |
| Annecy Catholic Primary School 189 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 3.1 mi |
| Willingdon Primary School 421 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 3.7 mi |
| Willingdon Community School 1,117 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 3.8 mi |
| Polegate Primary School 689 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding Report | 4.2 mi |
| Denton Community Primary School and Nursery 232 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 4.2 mi |
| Firle Church of England Primary School 53 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 4.3 mi |
| Park Mead Primary School 90 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 4.5 mi |
| Bede's Senior School 763 pupils | Other independent school | 13–19 | Report | 4.6 mi |
| Ocklynge Junior School 720 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 4.6 mi |
| Pashley Down Infant School 230 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 4.7 mi |
| Ratton School 1,183 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 4.7 mi |
| The South Downs School 164 pupils | Academy special converter | 4–11 | Report | 4.7 mi |
| The Lindfield School 123 pupils | Academy special converter | 11–16 | Report | 4.9 mi |
| Harbour Primary and Nursery School 473 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 4.9 mi |
| Oakwood Primary Academy 300 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 4.9 mi |
| The Cavendish School 1,399 pupils | All-through | 2–16 | Report | 5.0 mi |
| The Eastbourne Academy 776 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 5.0 mi |
| Parkland Infant School 178 pupils | Primary | 5–7 | Report | 5.0 mi |
| Parkland Junior School 243 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 5.0 mi |
| Motcombe Infants' School 219 pupils | Primary | 5–7 | Report | 5.1 mi |
| High Cliff Academy 154 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 5.2 mi |
| East Sussex Academy 120 pupils | Academy alternative provision converter | 4–16 | Inadequate Report | 5.2 mi |
| Breakwater Academy 144 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 5.3 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single grade. Distances are straight-line, and catchment areas are set by the council or school.
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Choosing a school: what the list can and can't tell you
The finder lists the schools closest to a postcode as the crow flies, with their type, age range, number of pupils and latest Ofsted outcome. It's a good starting point, but distance alone doesn't decide who gets a place.
Catchment areas and admissions. Every school has admission criteria, set by the council for community schools and by the school itself for academies, free schools and faith schools. Most give priority to looked-after children and siblings, then to distance, but some use catchment maps, faith or aptitude. Last year's "furthest distance offered" figure, which most councils publish, is far more useful than a straight-line distance.
Ofsted ratings. Older reports give a single grade from Outstanding to Inadequate. Ofsted has since moved to report cards that grade several areas separately, so a recently inspected school may read differently. Check the date too: a grade from many years ago may not reflect the school today.
Before you buy for a school, check the council's admissions booklet for the year you'll apply, visit on an open day, and look at the school's own website for its results and oversubscription criteria. Homes in sought-after catchments often sell at a premium, so it's worth being sure.